TIDM-MINI-DC

Data Concentrator Reference Design for Smaller AMI Networks Reduces Infrastructure Cost

TIDM-MINI-DC

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Overview

The TIDM-MINI-DC reference design implements a light-weight powerline communication (PLC) data concentrator (DC) solution integrated with an Ethernet repeater feature. A power grid network is static, which means that once end-nodes are installed the number of nodes to be supported by a DC is fixed. Electric utilities often have many feeder lines with only a small number of end consumers. It is not cost-effective to install a high-performance DC solution capable of supporting a large number of end nodes for these feeders. This design offers a low-cost PLC DC solution to support smaller networks with an Ethernet repeater (or edge router) feature to interconnect the local PLC network to an Ethernet-based backbone network so that a control center can control the PLC end-nodes directly.

Features
  • Supports a network up to 32 nodes with a light-weight data concentrator solution using the same platform as PLC service nodes
  • Extends network coverage with PLC/ethernet repeater (or edge router) feature interconnecting ethernet and PLC networks
  • TM4C1294 is a single-chip MCU device integrated with ethernet MAC/PHY
  • Supports both CENELEC-A and FCC frequency bands with the mini-DC solution based on TMS320F28375S and AFE032
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A fully assembled board has been developed for testing and performance validation only, and is not available for sale.

Design files & products

Design files

Download ready-to-use system files to speed your design process.

TIDUC77.PDF (4696 K)

Reference design overview and verified performance test data

TIDRNM1.PDF (498 K)

Detailed schematic diagram for design layout and components

TIDRNM2.PDF (163 K)

Complete listing of design components, reference designators, and manufacturers/part numbers

TIDRNM3.ZIP (1250 K)

Detailed overview of design layout for component placement

TIDRNM5.ZIP (356 K)

Files used for 3D models or 2D drawings of IC components

TIDCCN1.ZIP (939 K)

Design file that contains information on physical board layer of design PCB

TIDRNM4.ZIP (1115 K)

PCB layer plot file used for generating PCB design layout

Products

Includes TI products in the design and potential alternatives.

AC/DC & DC/DC converters (integrated FET)

TPS620801.2A High Efficient Step Down Converter in 2x2mm SON Package, with Adjustable Vout

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Arm Cortex-M4 MCUs

TM4C123GH6PM32-bit Arm Cortex-M4F based MCU with 80 -MHz, 256 -KB Flash, 32 -KB RAM, 2 CAN, RTC, USB, 64-Pin

Data sheet: PDF
Arm Cortex-M4 MCUs

TM4C1294NCPDT32-bit Arm Cortex-M4F based MCU with 120-MHZ, 1-MB flash, 256-KB RAM, USB, ENET MAC+PHY

Data sheet: PDF
C2000 real-time microcontrollers

TMS320F28375SC2000™ 32-bit MCU with 400 MIPS, 1xCPU, 1xCLA, FPU, TMU, 1024 KB flash, EMIF, 12b ADC

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
C2000 real-time microcontrollers

TMS320F28375S-Q1Automotive C2000™ 32-bit MCU with 400 MIPS, 1xCPU, 1xCLA, FPU, TMU, 1024 KB flash, EMIF, 12b ADC

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Configurable gates

SN74LVC1G57Configurable Multiple-Function Gate

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
ESD protection diodes

TPD2E001Dual 1.5-pF, 5.5-V, ±8-kV ESD protection diode with 1-nA max leakage & VCC pin for USB 2.0

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
ESD protection diodes

TPD4S012Quad 0.8-pF, 5.5-V, ±10-kV ESD protection diode with 15-V tolerant Vbus for USB Interface<

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Linear & low-dropout (LDO) regulators

TPS7371A ultra-low-dropout voltage regulator with reverse current protection and enable

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
NAND gates

SN74HC034-ch, 2-input, 2-V to 6-V 5.2 mA drive strength NAND gate with open-drain outputs

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Power modules (integrated inductor)

PTH08080W2.25 A, 4.5-V to 18-V Input Wide Adjust Miniature Power Module

Data sheet: PDF
Power op amps

AFE032Low-cost, integrated, powerline communications (PLC) analog front-end for driving low-impedance line

Data sheet: PDF
Supervisor & reset ICs

TPS3897Single-channel, ultra-small, adjustable supervisor with active-high, open-drain output

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
USB power switches & charging port controllers

TPS2052B2-ch, 0.5A loading, 2.7-5.5V, 70mΩ USB power switch, active-high

Data sheet: PDF | HTML

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Software

Support software

TIDCCN2 TIDM-MINI-DC Software

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